981600 LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

$200,000 - $285,000/Yr

Innova Solutions USA - Springfield, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Springfield, VA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator position at Innova Solutions is designed for an experienced professional to support the Intelligence Community by managing and maintaining both Windows and Linux-based systems. The role emphasizes improving system stability, performance, and security while providing tier-3 engineering support. The administrator will work closely with various teams to ensure the seamless operation of infrastructure and applications, leveraging expertise in cloud environments and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support for Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications
• Support virtual and physical infrastructure of servers running CentOS in various configurations
• Develop and maintain environments running in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Maintain the integrity and security of systems by monitoring security feeds and dashboards
• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for applications across a complex computing infrastructure
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation
• Monitor application and operating system performance; analyze, document and remediate incidents
• Develop and oversee implementation of testing strategies and document the results
• Leverage scripting and system automation tools
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies
• Research and recommend hardware and software, coordinate installation, and provide backup recovery
• Interact with users and evaluate vendor products
• Review incidents to understand the root causes and ensure implementation of proper fixes
• Collaborate with system administrators, engineers, and the client to ensure proper integration of applications

Requirements

• Active Top Secret w/Full-Scope Poly Clearance
• Extensive experience with Redhat and/or Centos
• Demonstrated experience with VMWare ESXi infrastructure 6.x + vCenter server
• Demonstrated experience in server builds using automated mechanisms
• Demonstrated experience with Ansible and/or Puppet
• Demonstrated experience with Ansible playbooks for provisioning and configuration management
• Demonstrated experience with building, upgrading and maintaining applications in AWS
• Demonstrated experience with code maintenance using Git, Gitlab, and/or Github
• Demonstrated experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence
• Demonstrated experience with managing Elasticsearch on CentOS
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Linux System Administrator
• Knowledge of network engineering fundamentals and network design
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Windows Server versions 2008, 2016
• Demonstrated experience with SCCM, WDS, MS SQL Server, Powershell, batch scripting
• Demonstrated experience working with Syslog applications such as Splunk
• Demonstrated experience with NetApp NAS systems
• Demonstrated experience with Hadoop infrastructure and applications
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco Nexus switches and Cisco Firepower Security Appliances
• AWS Certification
• ITIL Foundations Certification
• Certifications relating to IT Security (CISSP, GIAC, Security+)

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid time off
• 2 weeks Holiday pay
• Medical/dental coverage
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• 401k with up to 4% match
• End of year profit sharing paid out in 401k